2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · VE18 ABV

The vehicle currently maintains a high standard of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in April 2026 at 78,025 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that any previously identified issues have been addressed or have not progressed. This clean result follows several years without defects, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a consistent standard over the last four years of ownership. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,750 miles per annum. Between the May 2022 test at 36,097 miles and the April 2026 test at 78,025 miles, the car covered 41,928 miles, showing a steady pattern of use. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods of stagnation, which often leads to perished rubber components or brake corrosion. Specific attention should be paid to the front suspension based on the May 2024 test at 58,706 miles, where the tester flagged light misting on both nearside and offside front shock absorbers. While these did not cause a failure in subsequent tests, a physical inspection should verify that the seals have not developed into an active leak which would compromise damping performance. Given the clean records since that date, the buyer should focus on checking the integrity of the suspension bushes and bushings to ensure no accelerated wear has occurred despite the typical mileage.